up next, president obama dumped expectations ahead of the first presidential debate. some humilit from president obama. really, really? the "a-team" will assess all of that and much more. we are joined. there they are. here they come. we're coming right back. ...seems like you guys got a little gassed out there. enough already. c'mon guys. next question. hello! what's your favorite color? what's my favorite color? yes. purple. what's your favorite animal? sea turtle. what's your bedtime? do you believe in space aliens? ...i love puppies. hash browns or home fries? home fries. do you like my dress? why can't you guys ask good questions like this? [ morgan ] for a chance to interew an nfl player... join visa nfl fan offers and make your season epic. lou: joining me now, the "a-team". it to have you all here. let's start with, first of all, these polls are very tight suddenly. obviously president obama still enjoying fairly strong leads in the numbers. naturally this thing is tight. are you surprised? >> of all. now that we have kids back in school, people are finally pa